Posts by yellowflamingo

Hey Everyone! I have two passions: pastry and healthy/seasonal cooking. I could very easily see myself baking all day or working in a restaurant that prides itself on healthy food. Should I take the culinary or pastry route in...

I made the cake today and posted it on my blog: http://toffeebitsandchocolatechips.blogspot.com/2011/02/basic-yellow-cake.html#more   It turned out beautiful and was gone almost instantly! Thanks for the great...

SweetsGalore- What a good idea and great advice to look on Facebook! Never would have thought of that. I looked into OB last night and it looks outstanding. Wonderful program and great location. I visited Nice and Cannes (sort of...

Thanks for the advice jtobin! Right now I'm seeing what my options are and what would be the best move. I've been thinking about this for about a year but haven't gotten the courage to take that next step. A whole lot of talk and no...

That's exactly my plan for end of June. I'll be backpacking with my best friend and then making a stop in Paris to visit culinary schools. I'll be looking a Ferrandi and LCB as well. OB and Valrhona are on the list too but I want to do...

Feebs and SweetsGalore- Thanks for sharing!! Feebs- It sounds like we're on the same brainwave! I have a thread going on about Studying Pastry in France too right now. It's been a hard decision and your research has been extremely...

Thanks Butzy! :-)   jtobin625: I live in Fort Worth, TX. Dallas is super close though and I'm there almost every weekend. I do want to eventually live abroad and think that by going to school in France that would help me get...

Hey Ashley- I was reading your post and there is some really great advice on here! I was wondering what you decided to do- school or no school? How's it going so far?

Hey jtobin625- Thanks for your questions! I wasn't quite sure what to write. I went to a 4 year college for Advertising/Public Relations and graduated a little more than 2 years ago. As far as how much was spent.. well let's just say...

Hey All!   I'm 24, currently in advertising and itching to go to culinary school. My dream is to attend school in France, gain experience there, and eventually open my own bakery. What are the pros/cons of studying in a...